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Celebrating National Bed Month with Bed Advice UK
This month we hear from Bed Advice UK – the consumer arm of the National Bed Federation (NBF) and a long-time partner of the charity. March marks the onset of National Bed Month, the perfect opportunity to transform not just your bed but,...
World Book Day – Storytime For Maximising Sleep
It’s World Book Day, and while children enjoy going to school dressed as their favourite characters, it’s important for us, as parents/carers, to carry on that fun around books and reading at home. Recent research, ‘Timing story time to maximize...
Is sleeping with your partner causing trouble in paradise?
As couples head to the bedroom this Valentine’s Day, some people may not be feeling the love when it comes to falling asleep next to their partner as we've found that 50 per cent of people sleep better when their partner is not in bed with them....
Reclaiming Rest: Getting Kids’s Sleep Back on Track After Christmas
The joy and excitement of the holiday season often come hand in hand with late nights, festive activities, and a break from the usual routine. As the holidays comes to an end, many parents find themselves faced with the challenge of getting their...
Children’s Sleep At Christmas – A Good Night’s Sleep Keeps the Grinch At Bay
Maintaining a consistent sleep routine for children during the holiday season, including Christmas, can be challenging due to changes in schedules, excitement, and various activities. However, it's important to prioritise healthy sleep habits as...
Five Practices You Need To Be Putting Into Your Sleep Routine In 2024
With the beginning of the New Year signalling a time for reflection and change, a good better sleep routine is a surefire way of starting 2024 on the right side of the bed. Sleep is the time when our bodies replenish energy stores and repairs,...
12 Days of Christmas brought to you by us…
The festive season is upon us and with it comes lots of cheer, parties or.... stress and anxiety. Whatever the season brings for you, it can often affect your sleep - children can be overwhelmed, over excited and high on sugar whereas adults can...
Reimagining Sleep Online Exhibition is Now Live
A new interactive exhibition inviting you to reimagine your sleep is here! We’re pleased to announce that the Reimagining Sleep online exhibition is now live - a project we’re delighted to support. Curated by artist Chiara Dellerba, The...
New Trustee to Strengthen Sleep Support for Children
We have some fantastic news with the appointment of a new trustee, Dr Desaline Joseph, strengthening our sleep support for children. Dr Joseph, a leading sleep consultant at children’s hospital, Evelina London, has joined our board of trustees to...
Men’s Mental Health
November is Men's Mental Health Month and The Sleep Charity's Ops Manager, Andy Leonard, and Head of Sleep Services, Brian Marshall wanted to support this cause and talk about sleep and the importance of sleep on mental health. Have a listen for...
National Sleep-In Day Survival Guide for Parents
As National Sleep In Day approaches - October 29, the day the clocks go back and we all get an extra hour in bed, hurrah (for some) - we are encouraging British slumbertime with tips to help parents and young children cope with the change. While...
National Sleep-In Day – Enjoy the Gift of Time
Sunday October 29 is National Sleep-In Day 2023 – the day the clocks go back, and we all get to have an extra hour in bed (whoop). To make the most of your lie-in, here are our 10 top tips for getting a great night’s sleep. Follow these simple...